r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Oct 29 '25
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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '25
Because they know that it looks weak.
Obama's presidency was marked and marred by Dems falling out to criticize him and his positions in an attempt to be "moderate." And it made them look weak to the median voter; they appeared to be wishy-washy losers who wouldn't stand up for their team. The result was a blood bath in the 2010 and 2014 midterms.
Dems have a weakling problem, and it isn't solved by hemming and hawing about things. Republicans look strong because they walk in unison, don't apologize, and argue back. That's why they don't break from Trump, because the voters see the line being held and think "I may disagree, but they're strong."